Seasonal Harvest Exploration

Development Level: Preschool/Pre-K

Learning Areas: Science, Art, Movement (Fine Motor)

Overview: What kinds of things grow in your area? With this activity, children can get to know their local agriculture up close and personal.

Materials:

• Different local/seasonal produce and/or nature items (e.g., corn, apples, pumpkin, sunflowers, pinecones, peppers, berries, etc.)
• Small trays
• Magnifying glasses (for each child, or to share)
• Tweezers
• Clipboards
• Paper
• Pencils, colored pencils